format c:

[nemesis]

It is time to format the computer, because it became very slow and unstable. I used to do it every 2 months when i was using windows 98, now i am using xp and it survived for 9 months. But it is over. It takes like 20 seconds to open the fucking icq. Now, the problem is i have around 70 gb of data in the hd. I used to zip my files, password protect them and send them to my roommate's computer, but now my computer is so fucked up that it cannot even zip big files. Is there a way to reinstall xp without loosing data files? (not software, just clips, pictures and mp3s)

[ProTech]

this is where a good second hard drive comes in handy

[goBigtime]

Originally posted by nemesis
I used to do it every 2 months when i was using windows 98, now i am using xp and it survived for 9 months. But it is over.

Never say {OK} or {YES} to anything. Ever.

And if you want to format your drive call Microsoft, they can do it with their integrated remote administration thats enabled by default

[dlex]

i think you can setup a partition..keep your files on there and just reformat your operating system..but Im not sure though

[natkejs]

Originally posted by dlex
i think you can setup a partition..keep your files on there and just reformat your operating system..but Im not sure though

That could work ...

Try using Partion Magic for it, as far as I know it's among the best softwares for doing that.

[nemesis]

Originally posted by natkejs



That could work ...

Try using Partion Magic for it, as far as I know it's among the best softwares for doing that.

i read the feedback of the software on download.com, it seems like it fucked up a lot peoples computers.

[Machete_]

Originally posted by nemesis


i read the feedback of the software on download.com, it seems like it fucked up a lot peoples computers.

yep - its alway a little dangerus to re-size partitions - the chance off losing data os BIG.
Buy that extra harddrive, and move (and KEEP) all data on that one

[Probono]

www.apple.com/switch and you will not need to clean up after Windows again

[nemesis]

Originally posted by ebus_dk


yep - its alway a little dangerus to re-size partitions - the chance off losing data os BIG.
Buy that extra harddrive, and move (and KEEP) all data on that one

yeah, i will just buy another hd tomorrow. ithose partition programs looks very risky.

[IntenseCash]

To be safe about it. get yourself another hdd, copy the files you have to have over... then reformat and install everything clean again.

Only way to be sure its a clean install. Hdd's are so fucking cheap right now, just spend the extra bucks and do it right.

Thats my